India Clinches Victory in Thrilling Football Friendly Against Myanmar

India, 22 December 2025 — The Indian national football team secured a hard-fought victory against Myanmar in an international friendly match held in Guwahati on Thursday. The match ended with a scoreline of 2-1 in favor of India, with captain Sunil Chhetri leading the team with a decisive goal in the second half.

The game started with both teams showing strong defensive strategies, and it was Myanmar who took the lead with an early goal in the 15th minute. However, India responded swiftly with a goal from winger Lallianzuala Chhangte just before halftime.

The second half saw India dominating possession and creating several scoring opportunities. The winning goal came in the 67th minute when Chhetri converted a penalty kick, following a foul inside the box. This victory marks an important milestone for the Indian team as they continue to prepare for the upcoming Asian Cup qualifiers.

Coach Igor Stimac expressed satisfaction with the team's performance, emphasizing the importance of such matches in building team chemistry and testing various tactical approaches. The friendly match also served as a platform to gauge the readiness of emerging players in the national squad.

With this win, India hopes to build momentum and confidence as they aim to improve their standings in the Asian football landscape. The team's next fixture is scheduled against Lebanon next week, as they continue their series of preparatory matches.